1.
candidate, nominee
A person or thing being considered for selection.
候補に挙がる。
To be nominated as a candidate.
候補者
Candidate (person).
候補地
Candidate location.
次期社長の候補として、3名の名前が挙がっている。
Three names have been put forward as candidates for the next company president.
候補 refers to candidates or options.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 候補に挙がる (to be nominated)
- 候補を絞る (to narrow down candidates)
- 候補から外れる (to drop out of candidacy)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 候補者 (candidate - person)
- 候補地 (candidate site)
- 立候補 (running for office)